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• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Local Breweries

  Check out some of the best local breweries around the state of Illinois!

• Blog - 2022 Champaign County Shop Local Guide

  Tis’ the season to be out shopping! It’s time to throw on your favorite sweater, some comfy shoes, and get ready to spend your way across the greater Champaign County area!

• Blog - 2020 Shop Local Guide

  This year, it's more important than ever to support local retailers and businesses. Our 2020 Shop Local Guide makes it easy and exciting

• Blog - 2022 Boneyard Arts Festival Preview

  Celebrating 20 years, the Boneyard Arts Festival returns this weekend to Champaign County. Happening April 1–3 in over 70 venues representing over 100 artists, this annual event is like no other arts festival around, and that’s a really good thing.

• Blog - ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival Preview

  ELLNORA | The Guitar Festival consists of some of the world's most talented musicians all playing in one unique space: the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Read our guide to this Outside of Ordinary festival!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos

  Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Instagram Spots

  Explore Instagram spots across the entire state of Illinois!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Outdoor Art

  Check out some of the state's must-see outdoor art as you plan your day and weekend road trips!

• Blog - The 2025 Champaign-Urbana Area Holiday Shop Local

  The best gifts have a story—and around here, those stories start with local makers, indie shops, friendly faces, and those little quirks you just won’t find in the land of big boxes. When you shop small in the Champaign-Urbana area, you’re supporting families, dreams, and the creative ...iant.

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Unique Shopping

  Check out the state of Illinois' most unique shopping opportunities!